The federal government has restated its commitment to achieving universal health coverage by placing a strong focus on the quality training of healthcare professionals across the country. Minister of State The post FG reaffirms commitment to universal health coverage, backs local production of medical equipment appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Justice Nyako had earlier granted the University of Port Harcourt the nod to file processes in the matter. The post Alleged forgery: Court fixes June 16 to hear case against FCDA boss appeared first on Vanguard News.

May 07, (THEWILL) – The Julius Abure-led faction of the Labour Party has announced the indefinite suspension of Abia State Governor, Alex Otti; Senator Ireti Kingibe; and four other prominent members over alleged anti-party activities. The suspension was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by the faction’s National Secretary, Umar Farouk Ibrahim. Others affected […] The post Abure-Led LP Faction Suspends Gov Otti, Senator Kingibe, Four Others Over Alleged Anti-Party Activities appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

The Senate President said the bills would add immense value to governance and transform how taxes are collected and shared in Nigeria. The post Senate Passes Two Tax Reform Bills appeared first on Channels Television.

A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, SAN, Dr Monday Ubani, has criticized a recent statement by Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State, who claimed that “all lands belong to the state.” Dr Ubani described the assertion as a misrepresentation of the law and called for a more accurate understanding of land rights under the Nigerian Land […] Legal expert disputes governor Sule’s claims of “All lands belonging to the state”

A Northern group, the Arewa Think Tank (ATT), has commended President Bola Tinubu for approving a ban on the importation of foreign goods and services that are already available in The post Arewa Think Tank hails Tinubu on goods importation ban appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has expressed dismay over delay in the payment of salaries of its members. The union, in a letter to the attributed the The post SSANU threatens industrial action over delayed payment of salaries appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Liverpool legend, Jamie Carragher has hailed Lamine Yamal following Barcelona’s Champions League semi-final second leg defeat against Inter Milan on Tuesday. Carragher labelled Yamal an absolute superstar, adding that the Spain winger doesn’t deserves to be on the losing side. Recall that two goals from Lautaro Martinez and Hakan Calhanoglu gave Inter Milan a 2-0 […] UCL: Absolute superstar, he doesn’t deserves to lose – Carragher hails Barcelona star

The House of Representatives on Wednesday passed for second reading a bill seeking to expand the mandate of the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria by seeking to establish specialised training The post Food security: Reps move to enhance agric innovation in rural areas appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Inside the magnificent Sistine Chapel, beneath Michelangelo’s timeless masterpieces, 133 cardinals are currently swearing the oath by placing their hand upon the Gospels and pronouncing these binding words below: “I, N.N., promise and swear that, unless I should receive a special faculty given expressly by the newly-elected Pontiff or by his successors, I will observe […]

Ogun State Commissioner for Transportation, Olugbenga Dairo, has urged members of the Motorcycle Operators Union of Nigeria, MOUN, Ogun State Chapter, to embrace a corporate transport system and prioritise passengers’ safety. The Commissioner made the call while addressing the union executives who paid a courtesy visit to his office in Abeokuta on Wednesday. Dairo emphasised […] Prioritise passengers’ safety – Ogun govt charges motorcyclists

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Wednesday, presented two trucks and a car for the operations of the Oyo-Osun Zonal Police Command. Makinde made the presentation during a courtesy call made by the 34th Assistant Inspector General of Police The post Makinde calls for peace on Ibadan, Iwo boundary dispute appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Oluwatobi Oyinlola, a brilliant Nigerian innovator and researcher at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), has set a new global benchmark by developing the world’s smallest prototype of a global positioning system (GPS) tracking device. The post Meet Oluwatobi Oyinlola, Nigerian inventor with world record for smallest GPS tracking device appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Commission emphasised that the UK’s immigration system is constantly reviewed to balance legal migration with efforts to curb abuse. The post UK denies changes to visa rules for Nigerians appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Senate has passed the tax reform bills proposed by President Bola Tinubu. The four tax reform bills are the Joint Revenue Board (Establishment) Bill, 2025 (SB. 583); the Nigeria Revenue Service Establishment) Bill, 2025 (SB. 584); Nigeria Tax Administration The post Senate passes tax reform bills, rejects increase in VAT appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru, on Wednesday refuted claims by the House of Representatives that terrorists possess superior weaponry compared to the Nigerian military. The post Defence Minister counters Reps’ claim that terrorists possess superior weaponry appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Imo State House of Assembly has reached a resolution to urge Governor Hope Uzodinma to immortalize first civilian Governor of the State, Sam Onunaka Mbakwe as mark of honour to his human oriented projects established under his tenure. The resolution was made while adopting the motion moved by member representing Obowo State Constituency, Kennedy […] Imo assembly urges Uzodinma to immortalize first civilian governor, Mbakwe

This change of heart according to the actress is expedient for everyone "to avoid having issues with the EFCC".

“The future is female” isn’t just a catchy slogan; it’s a vision taking shape in Nigeria today. Across the nation, community initiatives are empowering young women to support the community while improving Nigeria’s economy. Blending traditional values with modern strategies, The post Leading the Way: Nigeria’s Teen Girls Saying No to Pressure appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

A Nigerian governor, two influential senators and three House of Representatives members have been suspended as permutation for 2027 election take shapes.

Seventeen members of the Tiv ethnic group in Nasarawa State have taken legal action against the state government, accusing it of unlawfully seizing their ancestral farmlands in Awe and Obi Local Government Areas. The lawsuit, filed at the Nasarawa State High Court in Lafia, seeks to challenge the alleged illegal acquisition of over 10,000 hectares […] Tiv communities sue Nasarawa government over alleged land grab

Finland’s National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has concluded a preliminary probe that identifies former Lahti city councillor Simon Ekpa as a suspect in terrorism-related crimes. The NBI said on Tuesday it suspects Ekpa of publicly encouraging crimes committed with terrorist intent and contributing to the actions of a terrorist group. The investigation stems from a […]

The Nigerian Armed Forces, in collaboration with the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), have neutralized 13,543 terrorists and criminals and rescued nearly 10,000 hostages between May 2023 and February 2025. These results, announced during the 2025 Ministerial Press Briefing on The post Nigerian military killed 13,000 terrorists, rescued 10,000 hostages – Minister appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Nigeria is set to begin exporting locally manufactured military equipment before the end of 2025, marking a major step forward in the country’s push for defence industry self-reliance. Minister of Defence Mohammed Badaru Abubakar made the disclosure on Wednesday during The post Nigeria to begin export of locally made military equipment – Minister appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

A lawmaker in the Kogi State House of Assembly, Hon. Akus Lawal, has proposed a new tenancy bill with stiffer penalties to ban advance rent of more than 12 months.

The Nigerian currency, the naira, has continued its downward spiral against the dollar, depreciating to N1,612 as of Wednesday, May 7, 2025, amid slow FX inflows,

Behind closed doors, Oluyede has been holding intense strategy sessions with theatre commanders, intelligence operatives, and special units, leaving no stone unturned in the Army’s mission to annihilate what remains of the terrorist networks.

A hidden hand is allegedly behind VeryDarkMan's arrest and continued detention by the EFCC, a prominent legal practitioner shared on Wednesday, May 7, 2025.

The Kaduna State High Court of Justice, Appeal Session 1, sitting in Zaria, has ordered the counsel to Alhaji Sani Sha'aban to pay N100,000 to Umar Faruk's counsel as compensation for delays and inconveniences caused during the appeal proceedings. The post Faruk, Sha’aban debt case: Appellant’s counsel to pay N100,000 for delay — Case adjourned to next appeal session appeared first on Vanguard News.

The IMF warned earlier this month that Sri Lanka’s recovery could be undermined if punishing US tariffs were reinstated. The post World Bank Grants Cash-Strapped Sri Lanka $1bn Loan appeared first on Channels Television.

A 12-foot-tall sculpture of a lady, perceived to be an African American woman has been erected at the center of Times Square. The sculpture titled Grounded in the Stars, was recently sighted by residents at Broadway and 46th Street. According to Time Out, the bronze sculpture is the brainchild of London-based figurative artist Thomas J […] Reactions trail erection of 12-foot-tall African American woman statue in Times Square

The Managing Director of the Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFund), Akintunde Sawyerr, has disclosed that the agency has disbursed N54 billion to beneficiaries of the student loan scheme across the country. He explained that since the scheme commenced, NELFund has The post NELFund disbursed N54bn to 303 institutions, 293,000 students – MD appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Police Affairs, Dr Anuma Ogbonnaya Nlia, has said it is paramount that the recruitment and training process for enlisting capable and ethical individuals into the police force is seamless and aligned with the needs of modern policing. He stated this while reiterating the need to strengthen collaboration between the Ministry […] Recruitment, training process for enlisting individuals into police must be seamless – Ministry

National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has approved the use of 0.5ML Autodisable Syringes manufactured by Afrimedical Manufacturing and Supplies Limited, Ibafo, Ogun State, being first of its kind in West and Central Africa region. Disclosing this Wednesday during a press conference, Director General of the agency, Prof. Mojisola Christianah Adeyeye […]

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has debunked reports of alleged diversion of the scheme’s funds amounting to N54billion. The Managing Director of NELFUND, Akintunde Sawyerr, stated this when he appeared before the House of Representatives Committee oversighting the agency, to clear its name of the alleged irregularities in the administration and disbursement of student […]

A solemn hush fell over the Vatican as the world’s attention turned to the Sistine Chapel, where Catholic cardinals from across the globe took an oath of secrecy and commenced the sacred process of electing a new Pope. Gathered under Michelangelo’s breathtaking Renaissance frescoes, the cardinals filed into the chapel on Wednesday in a centuries-old […]